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The same name traced across the biblical canon and the Second Temple texts, side by side.

Elkanah (Levite living at the time of United Monarchy)

Elkanah was Samuel's father, a Levite with two wives, Hannah and Peninnah, and his deep love for the childless Hannah despite Peninnah's taunting sets up the story of Hannah's prayer for a son and Samuel's eventual birth and dedication to the Lord's service.

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Elkanah was Samuel's father, a Levite with two wives, Hannah and Peninnah, and his deep love for the childless Hannah despite Peninnah's taunting sets up the story of Hannah's prayer for a son and Samuel's eventual birth and dedication to the Lord's service.

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Elkanah was Samuel's father, a Levite with two wives, Hannah and Peninnah, and his deep love for the childless Hannah despite Peninnah's taunting sets up the story of Hannah's prayer for a son and Samuel's eventual birth and dedication to the Lord's service.

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H511

Where it appears
  • 1 Chronicles 6:26
  • 1 Chronicles 6:35

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